Potter Park Zoo is a 20-acre, AZA-accredited zoological facility located in Lansing, Michigan, home to over 350 animal residents including Amur tigers, snow leopards, red pandas, and bald eagles. As a private nonprofit, the zoo places a strong emphasis on conservation through active research, breeding programs for species such as black rhinos and monarch butterflies, and extensive outreach initiatives. Families can enjoy animal meet-and-greets, guided tours, summer camps, and special evening events like Zoo Nights. Educational programming connects schools and community groups with the natural world, reflecting the zoo's core mission of inspiring conservation of animals and the natural world for generations to come.
